Kick Off: Sevilla re-sign Rakitic; Arsenal sign Gabriel from Lille

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Arsenal confirm £27m signing of Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes

Arsenal have finally confirmed the £27m signing of defender Gabriel Magalhaes - as the club unveiled him a video on social media.

OFFICIAL: Sevilla re-sign Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona on a four-year deal

Sevilla have announced the signing of Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona on a four-year deal. The player joins for €1.5m plus €9m more in performance-related add ons, according to reports. 

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Majority of Barca squad remaining silent on Messi's possible transfer

The majority of the Barcelona squad are keeping quiet on Lionel Messi's potential exit from the Nou Camp.

Havertz 'set medical on Sunday' Blues meet £90m valuation of Leverkusen'

Chelsea are reportedly putting the final touches to their move for German sensation Kai Havertz, with the midfielder set for a medical on Sunday.

Suarez at 'top of Juventus wish list' as Pirlo steps up pursuit of Barca striker

Juventus have stepped up their pursuit of Barcelona outcast Luis Suarez.

Juventus confirm signing of Chelsea teenager to discover England's latest talent

Juventus have snapped up English talent Samuel Iling-Junior after the youngster rejected a new contract at Chelsea.

Messi's father is on the way to Barcelona

Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge, was spotted getting onto a plane bound for Barcelona on Tuesday at 17:00 CEST.

WHAT THEY SAY

Edu Aguirre: Messi is carrying out the greatest betrayal in the history of football

Edu Aguirre has hit out at Lionel Messi for his decision to leave Barcelona this summer.

Donny van de Beek has to 'mentally adjust' to being at Utd, warns Van Persie

Manchester United great Robin van Persie has warned Donny van de Beek about the pressures of playing for the club ahead of his £40m transfer.

Eric Garcia: There's been no talk at Manchester City about Messi joining

Eric Garcia has stated that there is no talk at Manchester City about Leo Messi's possible arrival at the club.

Zidane: When I retire, I will say that I coached Toni Kroos

Zinedine Zidane believes Toni Kroos will go down as one of the great midfielders, adding it is an honour to coach the Germany international.

IN DEPTH

Abramovich is BACK bankrolling Chelsea but how have they splashed £231m?

Chelsea are having a transfer window that no other Premier League side has managed before.